Matrix logistics inc. VERY DISHONEST COMPANY !!!

Non competes are not enforceable .

 

FMCSA couldn’t care less about your money issues. That’s not their authority. They only care that you make sure your valve stems have metal caps on them.

OOIDA is organization comprised of owner ops. Their charter is to advocate for owner ops. They can tell you what steps to take.

 

I find this to be a very interesting thread, because I don't remember this exact situation being presented here before. My confusion is really based on what is exactly the motivation of the employer.

• First, I have never heard of any employer trying to put a non compete clause on someone as they are going out the door. And this includes all industries and occupations. Most employers that do a non compete advise the employee during pre-employment or day one. And for the most part they have valid reasons for a non compete situation.
• This employer even using the term non compete is sounding pretty shaky. Usually this type of situation has to have very specific limitations within the agreement such as geographical, expiration of the clause, etc.
• It would be interesting to see this company's proposed clause, I suspect it is some kind of internet crap.
• And lastly, what is the motivation for the company to pull this stunt as someone is walking away. For some reason I don't feel like they are really into as much enforcing the policy as they are just trying to scare the employee to walking away and leaving the money on the table.

Just my opinion.

 

Did the attorney not ask to see a blank copy of the proposed clause? Fair warning, not all lawyers are made equal. Did he offer a price to have him send a letter on your behalf threating legal action?
Not sure how small claims court works in your jurisdiction (monetary limits, legal areas that they will/will not cover), but that might be an option. Usually cost very little on your part.
If you haven't already, get a copy of this non compete clause. If you walk into their office and they put you under duress to sign or not sign immediately, odds are with all the legal language you will have no idea what you are looking at. Heck, post it on this forum redacting anything that mentions this particular company under the heading "I found this on the internet, what do you guys think"?